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Thanjavur

Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, is a city in Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Thanjavur district. It is situated in the fertile Cauvery delta and has long served as a cultural and political center in South India. The city is noted for its historical monuments, temples, and distinctive artistic traditions that reflect centuries of dynastic rule.

Historically, Thanjavur was the capital of the medieval Chola empire and remained influential under subsequent dynasties.

Cultural life in Thanjavur centers on music, dance, and visual arts. The city is associated with Thanjavur

Today, Thanjavur remains an agricultural hub in the Cauvery delta, particularly for rice, alongside industry and

The
Brihadeeswarar
Temple,
constructed
by
Rajaraja
Chola
I
and
completed
in
1010
CE,
stands
as
a
hallmark
of
Chola
architecture.
Its
monumental
vimana
and
sculptural
richness
exemplify
the
era’s
religious
and
architectural
achievements.
In
1987,
the
temple
was
inscribed
as
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
as
part
of
the
Great
Living
Chola
Temples.
painting,
a
sumptuous
school
of
painting
known
for
vibrant
colors
and
raised
gold
foil.
It
also
has
a
strong
Carnatic
music
heritage.
The
Thanjavur
Palace
complex
houses
the
Saraswathi
Mahal
Library,
one
of
India’s
oldest
libraries,
with
a
collection
of
palm-leaf
manuscripts
and
printed
volumes.
tourism.
Visitors
come
to
the
temples,
libraries,
and
museums,
and
to
experience
traditional
crafts,
cuisine,
and
the
rich
legacy
of
the
city.